THE HANOI TIMES — Hanoi has solidified its reputation as a beacon of academic excellence, clinching top honors in the National Excellent Student Contest for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The capital city cemented its leading position with an impressive 207 award-winning students, including 26 first-place accolades, out of 6,750 contestants nationwide. This remarkable achievement was announced by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).
Approximately 250 high school students from Hanoi participated in the national contest, which covered 12 subjects and was held simultaneously across Vietnam in late 2025.
Hanoi’s top-performing students at the National Excellent Student Contest for the 2025-2026 academic year are celebrated at the Temple of Literature. Photo: The Hanoi Department of Education and Training
Hanoi Amsterdam High School for the Gifted emerged as the frontrunner, with 140 contestants securing an astounding 22 first prizes, 55 second prizes, 24 third prizes, and 16 consolation prizes. Additionally, 25 of its students qualified for the 2026 Olympic Team Selection Exam organized by the MoET.
Nguyen Hue High School for the Gifted followed closely with 39 awards, including two first prizes, 14 second prizes, 15 third prizes, and eight consolation prizes.
Chu Van An High School for the Gifted also made its mark with 30 awards, comprising two first prizes, nine second prizes, 10 third prizes, and nine consolation prizes.
The contest featured a comprehensive evaluation process, with exam questions crafted by the MoET and administered by provincial examination boards. In addition to written tests, participants were assessed through speaking tests in foreign languages and practical exams in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Looking ahead, the MoET is set to host the national team selection for regional and international Olympiads from March 24 to 26. Students excelling in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics, and meeting specific score thresholds, will be eligible to compete.
The final list of students selected for the 2026 regional and international Olympiad teams will be unveiled on April 3.
Hanoi’s stellar performance in this year’s competition underscores its education sector’s unwavering commitment to fostering gifted students. This achievement not only highlights the city’s academic prowess but also lays a robust foundation for its students to excel in future regional and international Olympiad competitions.
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